*and there goes the fuel powering the flame. it goes out like a candle. he looks at her and swallows, slowly, before he nods and manages to put a smile onto his face* y-yeah. i do.
And I really hope I can continue to help you see the wonderful person you are. *Gently squeezes his hands, her thumb making stroking motions along his skin* Because I really wish you wouldn’t think so negatively of yourself.
*he’s about to speak when his phone suddenly rings. for a while it looks like he doesn’t hear it but, slowly, he lets go of her and pulls his phone out of his pocket* sorry… *jack turns away as he answers it, eyes shutting on a tired, defeated sigh before he talks*
Jack Maple 